Keena Ford is so excited to go on a field trip to the United States Capitol with her second-grade class At school, she is running for a spot on the student council, and on the field trip she's going to meet a real live U.S. representative. The only trouble is, mean Tiffany Harris keeps teasing Keena and taking the best place in line. Keena doesn't mean to get into trouble, but trouble seems to find her anyway
Our 8 year old loves reading and this book tickled her funny bone. Keena Ford is a second grader who doesn't mean to get in trouble but just does. A good kid-friendly book! Simple Truth Simple Truth Too: Understanding the Bible In Everyday Life Catch A Falling Star
Second Grade Standout
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
In her second book, second grader, Keena Ford lives with her middle-school-age brother and mother in Washington, DC. Her father lives in Maryland, and she and Brian visit him on weekends. Her class is preparing for a major field trip to the capital. Not only does she have a big mishap with her hair before the trip, it is the first of many. Keena doesn't want to be the line leader for her class, she always wants to be the last in line, the "caboose." She is usually outsmarted by Tiffany and getting to be the "caboose" becomes a real issue for Keena. This issue for Keena spills over - literally - to Representative Thomas, the house representative for her district.With insight into the emotions and thoughts of a small girl, the author has made this character into a real character. Keena's misadventures will make all readers laugh. When running for the student council, Keena's poster read, "You'll never be bored with Keena Ford. " Neither will readers.
Keena is back and funnier than ever!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is the second book in the KEENA FORD series, and it might even be funnier than the first. Keena's voice and point of view are so dead-on second grade, and you'll be laughing out loud at her apology letter at the end of the story. Poor Keena, she tries so hard with that thesaurus! Read this book, you won't regret it!
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